Archive for January, 2009
Equine Forum Podcast - January 31st
We apologize. Due to technical difficulties, today’s podcast of the Equine Forum is unavailable. Join HRRN Saturday afternoon from 4:00-5:30 ET for exclusive coverage of Gulfstream’s Grade1 Donn H., Grade 3 Holy Bull S., and the debut of Barbaro’s brother Nicanor
HRRN Returns to Gulfstream Park this Weekend
Hear 4 graded stakes races & the debut of Barbaro’s full brother Nicanor, live from Gulfstream Park exclusively on HRRN this Friday & Saturday.
Friday: Hutcheson Stakes (G2) & Forward Gal (G2) 4:00 p.m. ET
Sarturday: Equine Forum 8-10 a.m. ET
Saturday: Donn H. (G1), Holy Bull S. (G3), Nicanor’s debut 4:00 p.m. ET
Visit our schedule page for station listings or listen live online by clicking the Bongo Racing logo on our home page
HRRN Announces 2009 Schedule & Title Sponsor
The Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN) announced today it has reached an agreement with Markel Insurance Company to be the title sponsor of its Road to the Kentucky Derby series of broadcasts beginning Friday, January 30th. The series will include 8 live broadcasts from Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Turfway Park, and Keeneland, showcasing major Kentucky Derby preps including the Hutcheson S. (G2), Fountain of Youth (G2), Louisiana Derby (G2), Lanes End S. (G2), Florida Derby (G1), and Toyota Blue Grass S. (G1).
Equine Forum Podcast - January 24th
Three Chimneys Farm was host of today’s Equine Forum. Marketing & Communications Director, Jen Roytz, talks about the farms stallions and their philosophy. Anne Peters, Three Chimneys pedigree specialist, discusses the bloodlines of the stallions, and Joe Miller, manager of the Three Chimneys racing venture, talks about the success of their runners and the up and coming stars.
Equine Forum Podcast - January 17th
On today’s show, Keeneland President Nick Nicholson discusses the proposed legislation for VLT’s in Kentucky, and new Churchill Downs announcer, Mark Johnson calls in from England to share his thoughts on being named the “voice of the Kentucky Derby”. Mike & Pete also debate the national declines in racing handle and purses, and Mike shares his experience of yet another losing day at the casino.
Equine Forum Podcast - January 10th
Mike & Pete preview the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale with special special guests Tom Thornbury, Keeneland Assoc. Director of Sales, Mark Toothaker, Legacy Bloodstock, Donato Lanni, Hill N’ Dale, and Archie St. George, Eaton Sales. Doc & the Baron also discuss the Grade 3 LeComte Stakes, along with other stakes races on the Fair Grounds card.
Equine Forum Podcast - January 3rd
The Equine Forum returned to Gainesway Farm on January 3rd. Gainesway Director of Sales, Michael Hernon, talks about the Gainesway stallions & Rolly Hoyt calls in from Gulfstream Park to discuss opening day and preview top 3 year olds for the meet.
